Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 490 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. Laureate head right.Rev: SECVRITAS PVBLICA / S - C. Securitas standing left, holding long sceptre and leaning on column.RIC 641. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 24.34 g. Diameter: 33 mm.Estimate: € 50

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Lot # 489 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. Laureate head right.Rev: SALVS AVG / S - C. Salus standing left, holding sceptre and feeding serpent rising from altar to left.RIC 635. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 24.00 g. Diameter: 32 mm.Estimate: € 150

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Lot # 488 - ANTONINUS PIUS, with MARCUS AURELIUS as Caesar (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. Bare head of Antoninus Pius right.Rev: AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F COS DES. Bareheaded and draped bust of Marcus Aurelius left.RIC 411c.Ex Joseph Markowitz Collection (1897-1981) Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.00 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 125

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Lot # 487 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XV. Laureate head right.Rev: COS IIII. Vesta standing left, holding simpulum and palladium.RIC 203. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.20 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 60

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Lot # 486 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XIIII. Laureate head right.Rev: COS IIII. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.RIC 193. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.54 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 50

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Lot # 485 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. Bare-headed bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: TR POT COS III. She-wolf standing right within cave, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus.RIC 95 var. (no drapery); RSC 915b. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.39 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

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Lot # 484 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. Bare head right.Rev: AEQVITAS AVG. Aequitas standing facing, head left, holding scales and sceptre.RIC 61. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.36 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

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Lot # 483 - ANTONINUS PIUS (Caesar, 138). As. Rome. Obv: IMP T AELIVS CAESAR ANTONINVS. Bare head right.Rev: TRIB POT COS / PIE - TAS / S - C. Pietas standing left, raising hand before lighted altar and holding box of perfumes.RIC² 2745 (Hadrian). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 15.75 g. Diameter: 26 mm.Estimate: € 240

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Lot # 482 - DIVA SABINA (Died 136/7). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA AVG SABINA. Veiled and draped bust right, wearing wreath of grain ears.Rev: PIETATI / AVG. Ustrinum (funerary altar).RIC² 2607. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.38 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 50

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Lot # 481 - SABINA (Augusta, 128-136/7). Denarius. Rome. Obv: SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P. Diademed and draped bust right.Rev: PVDICITIA. Pudicitia standing left, drawing veil.RIC² 2507. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 3.00 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 50

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Lot # 480 - SABINA (Augusta, 128-136/7). Denarius. Rome. Obv: SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P. Draped bust right, wearing double stephane with hair piled up and braided.Rev: Ceres seated left on basket, holding grain ears and torch.RIC² 2487.Ex Joseph Markowitz Collection (1897-1981) Condition: Good fine.Weight: 3.14 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

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Lot # 479 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Bare head right.Rev: FORTVNA AVG. Fortuna standing left, holding cornucopia and rudder set upon globe.RIC² 2335. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.23 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 100

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Lot # 478 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Bare-headed and draped bust right.Rev: FELICITAS AVG / SC. Hadrian, togate, standing right with scroll, clasping right hands with Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus.RIC² 2087. Condition: Very fine; smoothed.Weight: 21.81 g. Diameter: 33 mm.Estimate: € 500

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Lot # 477 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: DACIA / S - C. Dacia seated left on rock, holding vexillum and curved sword.RIC² 1650. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 25.61 g. Diameter: 33 mm.Estimate: € 800

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Lot # 476 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. "Restitutor Series" issue. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate head right.Rev: RESTITVTORI GALLIAE. Hadrian standing right, seen from behind, raising Gallia kneeling left.RIC² 1573. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 3.15 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 50

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Lot # 475 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate head right.Rev: FORTVNAE REDVCI. Fortuna seated left on throne, holding rudder and cornucopia.RIC² 1405. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.66 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 50

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Medaillon !!

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Lot # 474 - HADRIAN (117-138). Ae Medallion. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: FELICITATI AVG / S - C / COS III P P. Galley left with steersmen and rowers.Cf. RIC² 1285 (Sestertius); RIC² 2856 = Gnecchi p.18, 77 var. (bust and rev. types).Roman medallions, often of large size and struck in bronze, silver or gold, were not simply coins intended for everyday circulation. Their function was primarily commemorative and political. They were produced on special occasions: accessions to the throne, imperial anniversaries, military victories, the inauguration of public buildings, or dynastic events such as births and marriages. For this reason, they display a higher level of iconography and artistic quality than ordinary coinage: high-quality imperial portraits, complex scenes, allegories and depictions of official ceremonies. In Roman society, these objects were donatives, official gifts distributed by the emperor or high-ranking officials to members of the elite, army officers, foreign ambassadors or influential figures. They served as instruments of prestige and propaganda: receiving a medallion signified recognition by the central authority, whilst possessing and displaying it strengthened the bond with imperial authority. They did not circulate as currency, but as symbols of status, remembrance and political loyalty. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 49.00 g. Diameter: 38 mm.Estimate: € 250

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Lot # 473 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Bare-headed bust left, with slight drapery.Rev: LIBERALITAS AVG COS III P P. Liberalitas standing right, empty cornucopia held in both hands.RIC² 1105 (R2).Rare Condition: Fine.Weight: 3.08 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

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Lot # 472 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: COS III / S - C. Roma seated left on cuirass, holding cornucopia and victoriola; shield to right.RIC² 875. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 24.53 g. Diameter: 32 mm.Estimate: € 200

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Lot # 471 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Roma seated left on cuirass, holding victoriola and spear; shield to right.RIC² 541. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 3.17 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 50

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Lot # 470 - HADRIAN (117-183). GOLD Aureus. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA PARTH F. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, with balteus strap.Rev: DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS / ORIENS. Radiate and draped bust of Sol right.RIC² 50; Calicó 1293.Ex Stack's Bowers The January 2020 NYINC (2020), lot 20108. Hadrian was born in Italica or Rome in 76 AD to an influential family; his grandfather had been a member of the senate. Having soon been orphaned, Hadrian was entrusted to his cousin Trajan, who acted as his tutor and granted him in marriage one of his great-granddaughters, Sabina, in 100 AD. It was therefore quite natural that on Trajan's death Hadrian should succeed him, although he had never adopted him. In fact at the prince's death the senate received letters from Trajan mentioning Hadrian's adoption, but according to Cassius Dio they were signed by his widow Plotina. Probably Lucius Licinius Sura, his future and greatest general, also made great efforts for Trajan to consider Hadrian's candidacy. Hadrian is remembered as a literate monarch, a lover of Greek letters and neosophistic philosophy. The new emperor had a very different political conception from that of his predecessor, beginning with the renouncing of the expansionism so much desired by Trajan in order to focus more on the defense of imperial borders, as evidenced by the construction of Hadrian's Wall. His reign was also marked by the travels he embarked on between 121 and 132, a way of learning about and expressing respect for every corner of the empire. Indeed, he visited numerous regions and garrisons, reserving special interest for the armies and the discipline of the soldiers. Despite his efforts to avoid any armed conflict, Hadrian had to deal with a Jewish revolt that erupted because he had renamed Jerusalem as the Colonia Aelia Capitolina, after his family name, for having a temple dedicated to Jupiter Capitolinus erected there and for forbidding circumcision, a custom he perceived as barbaric, despite not being hostile to Judaism. The revolt was very bloody and led by Simon bar Kochba, who lost his life in the last battle. In internal politics Hadrian gave his best, eliminating unnecessary expenses and undertaking magnificent public works, not only in Rome. He also asked his jurists to collect all edicts that would ensure greater justice for the weaker, but went to the disadvantage of the Senate, which responded with conspiracies. Hadrian managed to escape these attempts and sent all the conspirators to death, earning himself a very bad reputation. For this he publicly apologized and engaged in a series of food concessions to the people, forgave a huge amount of debt, and promised not to use any more violence against the senators. Promise that he did not keep, however, as a result of further conspiracy attempts. In 136 he designated Lucius Aelius Caesar as his successor, but he died two years later. Hadrian, having failed to have children by Sabina, was thus forced to adopt Antoninus Pius, asking him to adopt in turn two other young men, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, son of the late Aelius. He died in 138 after a long and painful illness. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 7.18 g. Diameter: 20 mm.Estimate: € 3000

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Lot # 469 - DIVA MATIDIA (Died 119). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA AVGVSTA MATIDIA. Diademed and draped bust right.Rev: CONSECRATIO. Eagle standing left on sceptre, with wings displayed.RIC² 2462 (Hadrian).RareSalonia Matidia was born in AD 68 and was the only daughter of praetor Gaius Salonius Matidius Patruinus and Ulpia Marciana (mentioned in the obverse legend of this coin), the sister of the future emperor Trajan. She married at the age of 13-14 to Lucius Vibius Sabinus, from a powerful family of consular rank. In 83 AD a daughter, Vibia Sabina, the future wife of Emperor Hadrian, was born and her husband died. Matidia married twice more and had three more daughters, including the future grandmother of Marcus Aurelius, Rupilia Faustina. But her other two husbands also soon died. She made her home a literary salon, full of cultured people, and loved palace life, advising the emperor Trajan, and often following him to the battlefields to support him. She is also said to have had a good understanding with the emperor's wife, Plotina, with whom she worked to secure a worthy successor to the throne, opting for Hadrian, who married his daughter Vibia. It is unclear what happened when Trajan died, having fallen ill in Cilicia during the campaign against the Parthians. Hadrian's adoption, according to the historian Cassius Dio, was announced to the Roman Senate with a false letter from Trajan, actually written by Plotina. Hadrian however kept both women close and allowed Matidia to assist him until she died in 119 AD. At her death the emperor granted her a touching eulogy and organised spectacular gladiatorial games, and finally deified her by having a temple built in Rome. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.00 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 1000

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Lot # 468 - MATIDIA (Augusta, 112-119). Denarius. Rome. Obv: MATIDIA AVG DIVAE MARCIANAE F. Diademed and draped bust right.Rev: PIETAS AVGVST. Pietas standing facing, head left, placing hands on heads of two children, Sabina and Matidia, to left and right.Woytek 729; RIC 759 (Trajan).RareSalonia Matidia was born in AD 68 and was the only daughter of praetor Gaius Salonius Matidius Patruinus and Ulpia Marciana (mentioned in the obverse legend of this coin), the sister of the future emperor Trajan. She married at the age of 13-14 to Lucius Vibius Sabinus, from a powerful family of consular rank. In 83 AD a daughter, Vibia Sabina, the future wife of Emperor Hadrian, was born and her husband died. Matidia married twice more and had three more daughters, including the future grandmother of Marcus Aurelius, Rupilia Faustina. But her other two husbands also soon died. She made her home a literary salon, full of cultured people, and loved palace life, advising the emperor Trajan, and often following him to the battlefields to support him. She is also said to have had a good understanding with the emperor's wife, Plotina, with whom she worked to secure a worthy successor to the throne, opting for Hadrian, who married his daughter Vibia. It is unclear what happened when Trajan died, having fallen ill in Cilicia during the campaign against the Parthians. Hadrian's adoption, according to the historian Cassius Dio, was announced to the Roman Senate with a false letter from Trajan, actually written by Plotina. Hadrian however kept both women close and allowed Matidia to assist him until she died in 119 AD. At her death the emperor granted her a touching eulogy and organised spectacular gladiatorial games, and finally deified her by having a temple built in Rome. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 2.73 g. Diameter: 20 mm.Estimate: € 1000

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Lot # 467 - DIVA MARCIANA (Died 112/4). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA AVGVSTA MARCIANA. Draped bust right, wearing stephane.Rev: CONSECRATIO. Eagle standing left, head right, wings spread.Woytek 719; RIC 743.The eldest daughter of the senator Marcus Ulpius Trajan and of Marcia, therefore Trajan's elder sister, she inherited her middle name, Marciana, from her mother's paternal ancestors. She married around 63 Gaius Saloninus Matidius Patricius, a very wealthy man, praetor and member of the religious college of the Arvales. From him Ulpia had a daughter Salonina Matidia. After Saloninus' death, Marciana did not remarry, although she had many pretenders due to her prestigious relationship with the emperor and her beauty. However, Trajan respected her wishes and never forced her to remarry. Her daughter Matidia instead married first a Matidius, then Lucius Vibius Sabinus, from a consular family, and from this marriage was born Vibia Sabina, future wife of Hadrian. When Vibius Sabinus died in 84 or 87, Ulpia Marciana with her daughter and granddaughters went to live in the family home of Trajan and his wife Plotina, and later in the palace. After 105 she was elevated to the rank of Augusta by her brother, the first sister of an emperor to receive this title. Although she was initially reticent, she was finally convinced by Plotina and first appeared on coins and depicted by statues. Her portrait is known for its complicated hairstyle with a high diadem. Marciana often travelled with Trajan, who considered her a trusted advisor and often asked her opinion on decisions. He also dedicated two cities to her, Colonia Marciana in Africa, and Marcianopolis in Moesia. She died between 112 and 114, when she was deified at the behest of Trajan, along with their father Marcus Ulpius Trajan. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.20 g. Diameter: 20 mm.Estimate: € 1000

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Coronation of Partamaspates

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Lot # 466 - TRAJAN (98-117). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: REX PARTHIS DATVS / S C. Trajan seated left on platform, presenting Parthamaspates to kneeling Parthian; attendant standing to right of Trajan.Woytek 594v; RIC 667.The great spoils won by Trajan through the wars in Dacia and the stability of the limes enabled the empire to enjoy seven years of peace and prosperity, avoiding internal conflicts or major external threats. However, in 113 the emperor embarked on one last venture, the invasion of the Parthian empire, one of the most formidable adversaries since Julius Caesar. Trajan achieved another victory, regained control of Armenia that had been occupied by the Parthian king Osroes, and extended Roman rule to Syria and Mesopotamia. The sestertius with REX PARTHIS DATVS celebrates the coronation of Partamaspates, a Phanthian king wanted by the emperor to replace Osroes on the Parthian throne. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 23.63 g. Diameter: 35 mm.Estimate: € 250

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Lot # 465 - TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Three signa, surmounted by wreath, aquila and hand, respectively.Woytek 419b; RIC 295. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.29 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

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Lot # 464 - TRAJAN (98-117). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder.Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI / S C. Salus seated left, holding patera over altar entwined by serpent.Woytek 335b; RIC 515. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 28.63 g. Diameter: 32 mm.Estimate: € 750

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Lot # 463 - TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC / DAC CAP. Dacian seated left on shield, in attitude of mourning; shield and spears behind to right.Woytek 283bC; RIC 98. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.24 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 50

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Lot # 462 - TRAJAN (98-117). Dupondius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Radiate bust right, with slight darpery.Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI / S - C. Trophy, with hexagonal and round shields at base.Woytek 196b; RIC 587. Condition: Near very fine; edge faults.Weight: 11.30 g. Diameter: 27 mm.Estimate: € 50

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Lot # 461 - TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Laureate head right, slight drapery on far shoulder.Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Pax standing left, right foot on Dacian, holding branch and cornucopia.Woytek 194bA; RIC 190a var. (bust type). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.17 g. Diameter: 20 mm.Estimate: € 50

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Lot # 460 - TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Laureate head right, slight drapery on far shoulder.Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Pax standing left, right foot on Dacian, holding branch and cornucopia.Woytek 194bA; RIC 190a var. (bust type). Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 2.83 g. Diameter: 12 mm.Estimate: € 200

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Lot # 459 - TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM. Laureate head right.Rev: PONT MAX TR POT COS II. Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.Woytek 24a; RIC 17. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.00 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 300

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Lot # 458 - DOMITIAN (81-96). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XII. Laureate head right.Rev: IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P. Minerva standing left with spear.RIC² 742. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.16 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

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Lot # 457 - DOMITIAN (81-96). As. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P. Laureate head right.Rev: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI / S - C. Virtus standing right, with foot set upon helmet, holding sceptre and parazonium.RIC² 709. Condition: Fine.Weight: 11.30 g. Diameter: 27 mm.Estimate: € 50

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Lot # 456 - DOMITIAN (81-96). As. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P. Laureate head right.Rev: MONETA AVGVSTI / S - C. Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.RIC² 708. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 10.30 g. Diameter: 28 mm.Estimate: € 200

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Lot # 455 - DOMITIAN (81-96). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII. Laureate head right.Rev: IMP XIX COS XIIII CENS P P P. Minerva advancing right, brandishing spear and holding shield.RIC² 667. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.08 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

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Lot # 454 - DOMITIAN (81-96). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII. Laureate head right.Rev: IMP XIIII COS XIII CENS P P P. Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; shield to right.RIC² 519. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.78 g. Diameter: 20 mm.Estimate: € 200

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Germanic War Issue

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Lot # 453 - DOMITIAN (81-96). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis.Rev: S - C. Domitian standing left, holding spear; to left, German captive kneeling right, presenting shield; broken spear in exergue.RIC² 469.Rare Condition: Good fine.Weight: 22.00 g. Diameter: 35 mm.Estimate: € 200

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Lot # 452 - DOMITIAN (81-96). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG PONT. Laureate head right.Rev: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P. Garlanded and lighted altar.RIC² 41. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.11 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

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Lot # 451 - TITUS (79-81). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M. Laureate head right.Rev: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P. Pulvinar (throne) of Jupiter and Juno: square seat, draped and surmounted by horizontal winged thunderbolt.RIC² 119. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.89 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 100

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Rare Denarius

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Lot # 450 - TITUS (Caesar, 69-79). Denarius. Ephesus. Obv: IMPERATOR T CAESAR AVGVSTI F. Laureate head of Titus right.Rev: PACI ORB TERR AVG / EPHE. Turreted and draped female bust right.RIC² 1444 (Vespasian; R2); RPC II 845 (6 specimens).Very rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.27 g. Diameter: 17 mm.Estimate: € 100

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Lot # 449 - TITUS (Caesar, 69-79). Denarius. Ephesus. Obv: IMPERATOR T CAESAR AVGVSTI F. Laureate head right.Rev: PACI AVGVSTAE / EPHE. Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm branch.RIC² 1442 (Vespasian); RPC II 844. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.31 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 300

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Naumann 171

Lot # 448 - TITUS (Caesar, 69-79). Dupondius. Rome. Obv: T CAESAR IMP COS III CENS. Radiate head right.Rev: FELICITAS PVBLICA / S - C. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.RIC² 742 (Vespasian). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 11.35 g. Diameter: 27 mm.Estimate: € 500

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Naumann 171

Lot # 447 - DIVUS VESPASIAN (Died 79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS. Laureate head right.Rev: Foreparts of two capricorns springing in opposing directions, supporting round shield inscribed S C; globe below.RIC² 357 (Titus). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.07 g. Diameter: 17 mm.Estimate: € 100

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Naumann 171

Lot # 446 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: IMP XIX. Sow standing left, with three piglets standing below her.RIC² 982. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.31 g. Diameter: 20 mm.Estimate: € 100

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Naumann 171

Lot # 445 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: COS V. Two laurel trees.RIC² 681.Ex Salton collection Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.20 g. Diameter: 21 mm.Estimate: € 200

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Lot # 444 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. Laureate head right.Rev: TRI POT. Vesta seated left on throne, holding simpulum.RIC² 359. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.71 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 100

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Naumann 171

Lot # 443 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: COS ITER TR POT. Pax seated left on throne, holding branch and winged caduceus.RIC² 29. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.64 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 200

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Ex Dorotheum 1980

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Lot # 442 - VESPASIAN (69-79). GOLD Aureus. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P. Laureate head right.Rev: COS III FORT RED. Fortuna standing left, holding globe and caduceus.RIC² 1111; Calico 613.Ex Dorotheum 1980 (with collector's ticket) Condition: Very fine.Weight: 7.21 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 5000

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Bust Variant

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Lot # 441 - VITELLIUS (69). Denarius. Rome. Obv: A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P. Bare head right.Rev: XV VIR SACR FAC. Tripod, dolphin on top, raven on strut between legs.RIC² 86 var. (head laureate); RSC 112.Very rareVitellius was born in AD 15 and rose to prominence largely thanks to his talent for flattery and for pleasing the emperors. His origins were the subject of conflicting stories, ranging from descent from ancient Italic deities to being the son of a freedman cobbler. After a youth marked by excess, he managed to win favour with Caligula, Claudius and Nero by exploiting their personal passions, and even poisoned his own son out of fear that he was plotting against him. Galba sent him to Lower Germany more to remove him from Rome than out of confidence, yet Vitellius quickly won over the soldiers by granting favours and cancelling punishments. The German legions, encouraged by Valens and Caecina Alienus, proclaimed him emperor and defeated Otho at Bedriacum. Vitellius entered Rome like a triumphator, presented his young son as heir, and declared his intention to found a new dynasty. He replaced the praetorian guard, punished Galba’s killers, and honoured Nero, earning the hostility of senatorial historians. When news arrived that the troops had proclaimed Vespasian, his power collapsed swiftly: the Danubian armies defeated his forces in the second battle of Bedriacum, the Misenum fleet deserted him, and Valens’ attempt to raise new troops failed. In Rome, the Capitoline Hill was set ablaze during the fighting, and Vitellius, after trying to flee, was captured, dragged along the Via Sacra and killed. He suffered damnatio memoriae, and his brother and son died with him. His failure stemmed from the growing strength of provincial armies, the marginal role of the Senate, and his limited military experience, worsened by his choice of collaborators who were openly at odds with one another. Yet Vitellius did show respect for the Senate, allowing his reign to begin only after its ratification and refusing titles he considered too grand for himself. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.20 g. Diameter: 20 mm.Estimate: € 440

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